what happens when sodium chloride is added to boiling water and why??

Question

Can someone please explain!

Answer 1

The boiling point rises from its normal value of 100 degrees celsius. The increase in boiling point depends upon the amount of NaCl added.

Answer 2

Is there a website that explains this please??

Answer 3

Here is some information. This is called either boiling point elevation or ebullioscopy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiling-point_elevation